Ivan and Nathan Cleary dream of being together in the same rugby league team one day, but for a Campbelltown father and his son it’s already a reality. This Sunday, Daniel Draper and his son Blake, 20, will play for East Campbelltown Eagles reserve grade side in a grand finalRead more »
Campbelltown MP Greg Warren has again slammed the Berejiklian Government’s inaction and ignorance on water supply and security, fearing it will now lead to tough water restrictions for Macarthur residents. Mr Warren first raised the issue of water security six months ago, where the minister guaranteed the people of MacarthurRead more »
Wests Group Macarthur has joined the Parma for a Farmer campaign to support farmers through what is being called the worst drought in living history. For the entire month of August Wests will donate $1 from every chicken parmigiana and chicken schnitzel purchased at Wests League Club Campbelltown, Country ClubRead more »
It’s called #dosomething day, but #feelgoodday would describe it just as well. A drive for household goods that will give more than 100 local homeless families an even chance of getting their lives back on track reached its climax at Wests Leagues club Leumeah this morning. Well almost, because theRead more »
Just 10 months after he was re-elected to Campbelltown Council in September 2016, Ted Rowell decided to call it quits. Both he and his wife Yvonne had become seriously unwell and it was decided they would focus exclusively on their health. Cr Rowell, who was very popular with the companionRead more »
Campbelltown has undergone a multicultural transformation over the past 20 years. Communities ranging from the Philippines, Pacific Islands, India and the Middle East have experienced massive growth in numbers during that time. Groups such as Macarthur Greeks have been established in recent years, reflecting the growing multicultural nature of bothRead more »
Not long after becoming a member of the Macarthur Bush Fire Management Committee, Campbelltown councillor Warren Morrison got a crash course in the real thing. In late summer a large grass fire broke out not far from where he lives with his family in Kirkham and Cr Morrison says heRead more »
There’s no end in sight to a Mexican stand-off between a big local footy club and Campbelltown Council over a $290,000 federal government grant for a clubhouse. East Campbelltown Eagles say all they want is “$290,000 worth of clubhouse’’. Council, in response, say the Waminda Oval project has been delayedRead more »
The United for Macarthur A-League bid is one of three from Sydney which have made it to the next stage after the 15 bids for an A-League licence were culled to a short list of 10. Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today invited the 10 remaining bidders to take partRead more »
Despite big reductions in euthanasia rates for cats in Campbelltown’s Animal Care Facility, local resident Nea Makowski believes there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Ms Makowski says compulsory desexing, better opening hours, lower adoption fees and special cat adoption days could further reduce rates. What’s more, the law shouldRead more »
Pat Durman says if anyone’s worried her plans for a national park along the Georges River will affect property prices they needn’t be. “The price of houses in Wedderburn increased since Dharawal National Park was declared,’’ says the long time president of the Macarthur branch of the National Parks AssociationRead more »
Sally Quinnell says the way the Outer Sydney Orbital corridor was dumped on Camden was “an absolute disgrace’’. The Labor candidate for Camden doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to the issue that has outraged the local community this year. “The way this was delivered was disgusting and itRead more »
